Virginia § 55.1-1904 - Association charges
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 55.1-1904 — Association charges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55.1-1904. Association charges
Except as expressly authorized in this chapter, in the condominium instruments, or as otherwise provided by law, no unit owners' association may impose a charge against one or more but less than all unit owners unless the charge is (i) authorized under § 55.1-1964, (ii) a fee for services provided, or (iii) a fee expressly authorized by § 55.1-2316. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a unit owners' association from using assessments, charges, or fees to pay the unit owners' association's contractual or other legal obligations in the exercise of the unit owners' association's duties and responsibilities. The Common Interest Community Board may assess a monetary penalty for a violation of this section against any (a) unit owners' association pursuant to § 54.1-2351 or (b) common interest community manager pursuant to § 54.1-2349 and may issue a cease and desist order pursuant to § 54.1-2352.
2015, c. 277, § 55-79.42:1; 2019, c. 712; 2020, c. 592; 2023, cc. 387, 388; 2024, c. 685.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-1904
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-1904 cover?
Section 55.1-1904 ("Association charges") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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